Jousha's Keys to Leadership (part 3)

Joshua 3, "Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites (remember there was millions of them) set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. After three days the officers went throughout the camp, giving orders to the people: "When you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, and the priests, who are Levites, carrying it, you are to move out from your positions and follow it. Then you will know which way to go, since you have never been this way before...Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you." There are more than a few great things in this passage, but one that stands out as extremely relevant. Joshua had an issue on his hands...getting millions of people to cross a river that was by no means an easy obstacle. He could have looked at this situation as simply something that needed a little hard work or planning, maybe even delegating the decision of what to do to a committee. But Joshua knew that this issue needed to be fought on spiritual grounds, and that is why he sent the Ark of the Covenant (the physical representation of God's presence) before the people, so that they could follow God's presence and direction. Simple application: What issues or obstacles are we facing that we have been trying to overcome with our own abilities, rather than by trusting in God and seeking His presence and guidance? I believe we can listen and hear Joshua saying to us: "consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you." part one part two